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France Re-elects Macron Ally Braun-Pivet as National Assembly President for Second Term

Jul 18, 2024, 05:26 PM

French lawmakers have re-elected Yaël Braun-Pivet, a centrist and ally of President Emmanuel Macron, as the President of the National Assembly. The election, held on Thursday, was seen as a crucial test for France's hung parliament, which emerged from an inconclusive snap election. Braun-Pivet, representing the Renaissance party, secured the position after a dramatic vote, defeating André Chassaigne of the NFP, Sébastien Chenu of the RN, and Charles de Courson of LIOT. The results of the second round showed Braun-Pivet with 210 votes, Chassaigne with 202 votes, Chenu with 143 votes, and de Courson with 12 votes. This re-election marks a significant moment for Macron's party, which has been struggling to maintain influence in a fragmented legislature.